David M. Gustafson PhD

Christ-follower, TEDS professor emeritus, cyclist, host of Gospel Witness Podcast

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In this episode of Gospel Witness Podcast, Tomas Samuel explains the principle of answering a Muslim who claims the Bible is corrupted.

[David M. Gustafson PhD @dgustafs1]

On this episode of Gospel Witness Podcast, Greg Koukl talks about the importance of gardening (sowing, watering, cultivating) when it comes to evangelism, rather than merely focusing upon harvesting.

[David M. Gustafson PhD @dgustafs1]

My guest on Gospel Witness Podcast, Jeremy Chong of Chicago, describes the impact of Charlie Kirk and social media on evangelism among the younger generation of Christians.

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It was fantastic this week to welcome Rico Tice as a guest to Gospel Witness Podcast. In this clip, he shares a story about his Oxford University rugby teammates and his misstep in sharing the gospel.

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This week my guest on Gospel Witness Podcast is Aaron Pierce of Steiger International and author of "not beyond reach." My co-host is Joe Lewis of Christ Community Church in Streamwood, Illinois.

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My recent guest on Gospel Witness Podcast was Matt Kearney with Street Chaplains in Waukegan, Illinois, and a graduate of TEDS.

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This week my guest on Gospel Witness Podcast is Doug Schaupp, coauthor of the book I Once Was Lost, talking about the five thresholds that people cross on their journey to faith in Christ.

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Can we learn from our missteps and mistakes when trying to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others? Nate Herbst and I discuss this on a future episode of Gospel Witness Podcast.

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In this short clip, Heather Holleman of Penn State University illustrates the power of listening for core values expressed by others to form a warm connection that allows for the gospel to flow naturally.

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Have you ever wondered if a circumstance in your life was a "divine appointment?" I tell a story from a time on the Chicago Metra when I shared the gospel with two conductors.

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Samuel Söderstjerna and I discuss the trend in Sweden of Gen Z youth who recently voted Jesus Christ as "Influencer of the Year."

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Dr. Eric Swanson of Gloo describes his telling of the story of the shepherd who goes after a lost sheep to an Uber driver, and then asks, "Do you ever feel God is pursuing you?"

[David M. Gustafson PhD @dgustafs1]

Dr. Sam Chan (yes PhD and MD!) joins my podcast and discusses, among other things, the idea of "merging your universes" of friends, having them all join at the backyard barbecue.

[David M. Gustafson PhD @dgustafs1]

In this episode of Gospel Witness Podcast, Michael Ots describes the shift taking place in the UK among Gen Zs.

[David M. Gustafson PhD @dgustafs1]

On this episode of Gospel Witness Podcast, Dr. Jay Moon of Asbury Theological Seminary challenges listeners to think about evangelism not as trying to prove a point but as helping people to fall in love with Jesus.

[David M. Gustafson PhD @dgustafs1]

In this short clip of Gospel Witness Podcast I summarize the thoughts of Rev. Dr. Isaac Hayes of Chicago regarding how evangelism forms us spiritually in addition to what happens through us.

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How does "green light, yellow light, red light" apply to evangelism, based on 1 Peter 3:15? I discuss this with a guest on Gospel Witness Podcast.

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Rev. Dr. Rich Wenden of Australia describes the "Four Knows" to help everyday-Christians become better witnesses of the gospel.

[David M. Gustafson PhD @dgustafs1]

On Gospel Witness Podcast, Rochelle Scheuermann PhD of Wheaton College shares a highlight of her new book on Disability & Evangelism.

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How can AI (artificial intelligence) be used to equip Christians in evangelism? Listen to the practice of Dr. Carl J. Bradford from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.